This year's HCPS Spelling Bee Champion is 5th grader Odin Robertson! Odin will advance to the Regional Spelling Bee in Harrisonburg on March 2. Congratulations, Odin!
🎉🌟 Shoutout to Mrs. Obaugh, our incredible school counselor! 🌟🎉
We want to take a moment to appreciate all the hard work and dedication that Mrs. Obaugh brings to our school community. She goes above and beyond to support our students, providing guidance, encouragement, and a listening ear. Her passion for helping others and her commitment to their success is truly inspiring. Thank you, Mrs. Obaugh, for making a positive difference in the lives of our students. We are so lucky to have you as part of our team! Happy School Counselors Week! 💙🙌 #SchoolCounselorsRock #ThankYouMrsObaugh
Mountain Laurel Creations can deliver flowers to HCPS on Valentine's Day. If you want to order flowers for faculty or students, make sure to do it by Friday, 2/9. You can reach them at 540-839-3232 or 540-679-9748, or you can email mtnlaurel@tds.net. You can also message Gloria Lindsay or Mountain Laurel Creations on Facebook. 🌹😊
Mark your calendars for this Friday, February 9th, because we've got an epic basketball showdown lined up! Our varsity teams will be taking on Narrows High School. The varsity girls will be tipping off at 5:00pm, followed by the varsity boys. The Highland Dance team will also be performing a special light show during the event. It's going to be an evening filled with excitement and entertainment! See you there, and let's cheer our teams to victory! 🏀✨😊
The Cheer & Dance team will be selling Ram Gear at this week's games! Show your support and grab some merch. Here are the details:
- Short sleeve: $15
- Long sleeve: $20
- 1/2 zip: $25
- Hoodie: $30
Please note that we accept cash or check made out to HHS only. Go team! 🐏💙
Tonight is Senior Night against Craig County!
Please note that the game on 2/8 against Tygarts Valley has been cancelled.
Our final regular season home game vs Narrows is on Friday, 2/9.
The Pioneer District Tournament games will be begin on Monday, 2/12.
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💌 The National Honor Society is selling Valentine's again this year.. If you want to purchase one for a student or faculty member, fill out the Google form below. Remember to bring payment in an envelope with your name on it to one of the front offices. If you have any questions, reach out to Montana Hise at mhise@highland.k12.va.us. Happy Valentine's Day! 😊🌹
[Google Form Link:](https://forms.gle/tQpPDLYo28DZqMW47)
Today parents come to Highland Elementary School for a special event called "Lunch with Loved Ones." It was a great opportunity for parents to join their kids for lunch. A heartwarming and enjoyable experience! 😊🍽️❤️
The Class of 2024 is hosting a community yard sale! 👜👞👚
📅 Sunday, February 11, 2024
🕛 12:00pm - 3:00pm
📍 Elementary School Gym
Reserve your table by emailing Mrs. Hupman at rhupman@highland.k12.va.us
Do you have clothes you're looking to donate? Highland Elementary School is currently accepting clothing donations for kids up to size 8. Your generosity would be greatly appreciated! 🧥👕👖
Highland County School Board Meeting
Thursday, February 8, 2024 · 7:00pm
Highland High School Library
To join by Google Meet video: https://meet.google.com/gvs-wkvw-wyh
To join by phone: (US) +1 231-981-8076
PIN: 615 095 474#
Public Packet: https://5il.co/2e4qk
📢 The Homecoming Game is going down tomorrow, February 2nd. The Varsity girls' game is set to tip off at 5:30, followed by the Varsity boys' game. Don't forget to rock your blue and gold gear to show some serious team pride!
🌟 And here's a little something for our awesome Highland Alumni: you'll get a sweet pin and some free popcorn courtesy of SCA. It's our way of saying thanks for representing our school and being a part of the Highland family!
Make sure to mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable Homecoming Game!
#HomecomingGame #SchoolPride #HighlandAlumni 💙💛🏀
The Class of 2024 is hosting a community yard sale! 👜👞👚
📅 Sunday, February 11, 2024
🕛 12:00pm - 3:00pm
📍 Elementary School Gym
Reserve your table by emailing Mrs. Hupman at rhupman@highland.k12.va.us
On Monday, Carly Thomas, a Representative from Blue Grass Valley Bank, taught lessons on banking and finance to the fifth-grade students. She'll be doing this once a month as part of the Smart Savers Club.
Wonderful winter recess with Kindergarten on Snow Hill! 💙☃️❄️
Highland County Public Schools will be conducting a lockdown drill this week. It's an important safety measure to ensure that everyone is prepared and knows what to do in case of an emergency.
Dear Parents and Families of Highland County Public Schools,
I wanted to provide you with an update regarding the recent HVAC issue at the Elementary school. We had HVAC professionals on-site since before school started today, diligently working on repairing the furnace. I'm happy to inform you that the furnace has now been fixed, and our classrooms are returning to a comfortable temperature.
During the repair process, our teachers were able to utilize classrooms in the High School, where the furnace was functioning properly. We apologize for any inconvenience or discomfort this may have caused our dedicated staff and students while the repairs were underway.
Thank you for your understanding and patience throughout this situation. We always strive to create a comfortable and conducive learning environment for our students, and we appreciate your continued support.
Due to the potential for refreezing on the secondary roads and an issue with our Elementary School furnace, Highland County Public Schools will be on a 2-hour delay on January 22, 2024.
Save the Date for Public Hearings for the 2024 English Standards of Learning!
The Virginia Board of Education will hold public hearings on the proposed 2024 English Standards of Learning after first review in January 2024. The purpose of the Standards of Learning is to identify the essential content, processes, and skills for grade levels and subject courses across the Commonwealth. The 2024 English Standards of Learning as proposed are designed to be aligned to evidence-based literacy instructional practices and the Virginia Literacy Act.
See dates and locations here: https://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching-learning-assessment/k-12-standards-instruction/english-reading-literacy/standards-of-learning/review-revision-of-the-2024-english-sol
With the additional weather closings this week, SOL testing has been rescheduled. The new dates for the SOL testing are Tuesday, January 23 through Thursday, January 25. 📚